What happened: The NFL reinstated Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathan Cooper from the commissioner exempt list. He missed Denver's first six games while the league investigates a potential personal conduct violation. He is now eligible to play starting next week.

Why it matters: Denver regains an edge-rush option after opening the season without him. His return affects the outside linebacker rotation and active gameday lineup. The conduct review remains the surrounding context for his status.

What to watch: Watch Denver's lineup decisions ahead of next week's game to see if Cooper returns to active duty.